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New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. #765035 05/11/23 07:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas chulaivet1966 OP Expert
OP chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas	Howdy everyone.... Well....I finally came up with a new phrase to flesh out into a coherent song. The moral of the song as I quote myself: "If you can't take an honest answer....don't ask for anyone's opinion." This was an easy write comparatively because I have a strong opinion about it.....obviously, by now. I enjoyed working with Ken again and I thank him sincerely for his time and stellar musicianship. So....on that note....thanks to anyone to gives it a spin and hope you found it worthy of your time....if not, I owe you 3:28. Have a great day! https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://soundcloud.com/chulaivet1966/straight-shooter_ken-lasaine-of-guitars EDIT: _BOOGIE1.STY. TexasBoogie 2 Guitars (140 RS) All RealTracks. Quartet. RD: NASHVILLESHUFFLE^01-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride :Brian Fullen RT386: Bass, Electric, Blues Chuck Sw 102 , Dow Tomlin RT651: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBoogie Sw 140 , Tom Britt RT654: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBoogieShuffle Sw 140 , Sandy Williams Straight Shooter (Key C - 135 bpm - 3:26 - Tuesday 040423 18:00) Intro: G F Em7 Dm7 2X - then C Straight shooter 2X Verse 1: I might tell you what you don’t want to hear. If you don’t want the truth don’t’ be bending my ear. If you want my opinion I’ll provide it for free. I call it as I see it so you might take a seat. Verse 2: If you want a solid answer well then I aim to please. I won’t be pulling punches. That’s my guarantee. I You can take it or leave it, whatever you choose. I’m just a straight shooter….being honest with you. Chorus: I'm a straight shooter….and fire from the hip. I’m fully loaded with my honesty clip. Straight shooter….and mean what I say, with no emotions to get in the way. Verse 3: If you’re looking for a yes man, it’s not my style. I’ll tell it like it is and I won’t be shy. Think what you like and believe that I’m cruel. I do you no favors by skirting the truth. Chorus: Straight shooter….and fire from the hip. I’m fully loaded with my honesty clip. Straight shooter….and mean what I say, with no emotions to get in the way. Lead: verse/chorus music Intro: G F Em7 Dm7 2X - then C Verse 4: I might tell you what you don’t want to hear. If you don’t want the truth don’t’ be bending my ear. You can take it or leave it, whatever you choose. I’m just a straight shooter….being honest with you. Chorus: Straight shooter….and fire from the hip. I’m fully loaded with my honesty clip. Straight shooter….and mean what I say, with no emotions to get in the way. Outro: G F Em7 Dm7 2X - then C (105-114) I’m a straight shooter 2X Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/12/23 08:15 AM. https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765079 05/11/23 01:37 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello chulaivet1966. Nice work on this. I enjoyed my listen. Good work on the vocal harmony. Thanks for posting. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765109 05/12/23 02:30 AM User Showcase
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BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 3,999 Dallas, PA, USA	https://soundcloud.com/chulaivet1966/straight-shooter_ken-lasaine-of-guitars Nice bouncy feel. Ken, as always, adds just the right touch. Lyrics are also perfect. Everything sounds good in the mix. A fun romp much enjoyed, Wayne. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765126 05/12/23 05:48 AM User Showcase
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Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,478	Wayne, Fun rocker. Seems you can't go wrong with Ken. Arrangement, instrumentals, vocals all good. But I think vocals can come up a bit. It would be cool if you had female BGVs on it. Thank you for sharing. Misha. P.S. https://www.soundclick.com/artist/de...?bandID=897733 seems to be broken. Last edited by Rustyspoon#; 05/12/23 05:49 AM.

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765149 05/12/23 07:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 819 Florida Elliott Kayne Expert
Elliott Kayne Expert Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 819 Florida	Sounds like a live track that you recorded at a bar gig. That's nice I like that live sound. Good solid rock and roll blues song By the way you're links or not direct to the song It goes to your general page. Elliott Kayne elliottkayne@gmail.com https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic https://www.facebook.com/ekayne Health, Wealth, Family, Faith, Friends, and Fun

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765165 05/12/23 08:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas chulaivet1966 OP Expert
OP chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas	Howdy Rob....Marty....Misha and Elliott. Misha.... Ha....I read your mind and was awaiting that suggestion. Sometimes, I just don't care for that 'pop' mix vox being so up front. Thanks for giving a spin and thoughtful suggestion. It's always appreciated. Marty.... We're pleased you dig it. TBH....I didn't know if the subject matter/lyrics would stick against the forum wall. I had apprehensions but worked up my courage, finally. Rob.... Glad you found it worthy of your time....thank you. Your latest one is a very good write with great imagery. Elliott.... EDIT: "Sounds like a live track that you recorded at a bar gig." Good catch Elliot....to create that perception was quite intentional. I deferred the FINAL MIX decision to Ken at his studio. He sent me the first mix and I suggested putting a "a slight Room 2 reverb on the stereo mix" because I prefer to hear music rendered as if it was in a "live club" venue. Guess I'm stuck in my live band days era. Oh jeez....I'm an idiot. I fixed the Soundcloud link but, for the life of me, since Soundclick's new format I can't figure out how to just show the song page itself.....I've tried everything I can think of. Guess I'm not the brightest bulb. Many thanks for taking the time to listen and kind comments. Thanks again to all of you for listening/commenting. Have a great weekend everyone. Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/12/23 10:34 AM. https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765187 05/12/23 12:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,387 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,387 United States	Wayne, No change neccessary! That was 3:28 Well spent! It a great blues/rocker with a twist of Beach Boys! Guitar work sounds excellent! Your tunes are really sounding great! Nice vocals! Enjoyed it all! Thanks, TB

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. Torrey Bliss #765238 05/13/23 01:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas chulaivet1966 OP Expert
OP chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas	Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss Wayne, No change necessary! That was 3:28 Well spent! Top of the mornin' Mister Bliss... I'm very glad to hear that. Thank you for giving it spin and the very generous comments. Much appreciated. Have a great day amigo. https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765365 05/14/23 03:10 AM User Showcase
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Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,026 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hi Wayne ... Yeah, sounds like a live gig that was well-recorded. Great lyric, vocal, and band. I enjoyed the heck out of it! That was a real cool listen. Great work! Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765438 05/15/23 01:40 AM User Showcase
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OP chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas	Mornin' Alan.... I thank you sir for giving it a listen and the very kind words. I do like the 'live gig' treatment too. It just sounds more...oh....'live' vs. a studio cut. Hope all is well and have a great day! https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #765979 05/20/23 10:23 AM User Showcase
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Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,923 GA USA	“I'm a straight shooter….and fire from the hip. I’m fully loaded with my honesty clip.” We love that! You and Ken are such a good team and his guitar playing on this really matches the playful mood of your vocal. Great mix too! Enjoyed it! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #766061 05/21/23 08:56 AM User Showcase
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B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 2,027 3rd rock from the sun	Boogie? I'm in Pretty cool song to sing along to, gets my feet moving. I like the 'live' feel of your mix. Well done. Making bits and bytes sound good... Goldmania Bella - A One-Man Girlband with no fans Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube

Re: New song: "Straight Shooter"....collab with Ken Lasaine on guitars. chulaivet1966 #766135 05/22/23 02:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas chulaivet1966 OP Expert
OP chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,318 The Heartland....Kansas	Well howdy J&B & B.D. Sorry I didn't respond sooner but I didn't expect further comments after getting to page 2. J&B.... Thanks very much for stopping by, giving a listen and the kind comments. Ha....I really didn't know if that line would be acceptable or PC but that's never stopped me before. I did try to keep it "playful" and not too smug or scathing. I'm fortunate Ken approves enough of my efforts to keep contributing. B.D.Thomas.... Ha...."boogie"....I like that vibe too and glad you foot started tapping. I prefer the "live" sound also. Thank you for giving it a spin and kind words. Have a great day everyone.... Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/22/23 02:48 AM. https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

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